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Explore the Colorful Beauty of Ecuador
Ecuador has some of the most breathtaking waterfalls in the world. The majestic Pailón del Diablo namesake translates to “Devil’s Cauldron”, and you will see why once you arrive at the site. It’s a 340-foot waterfall that drops over two smaller waterfalls set within its own canyon, surrounded by lush vegetation and an impressive view. You won’t believe your eyes as you explore Ecuador’s incredible waterfalls!
This is a country with unexplored or barely explored places. Its mountains hide beautiful and exotic nooks enticing those who love all kinds of adventure. One of the most bio-diverse areas on the planet, the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest shares with its visitors an unforgettable nature & wildlife experience. Add to that the fascinating mix of indigenous Indian tribes that populate the region, and the mystery of the shaman traditional medicine healer, and you are in for a unique cultural experience, too. The Ecuadorian Amazon basin is also the most easily accessible and inexpensive rainforest area in all of South America. Explore the Isle of Silver which is also known as a mini-Galapagos. Short hiking trails provide opportunities to see marine birds including blue-footed boobies, red-footed boobies, pelicans, frigate birds, and albatrosses. Overall, our 16-day travel experience tour allows you to enjoy beautiful landscapes in the Andes Mountains, and amazing adventures in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Papallacta, Baños de Agua Santa village, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Puerto Lopez, and Mindo.
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| Duration | 16 days / 15 nights |
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Itinerary at glance
Download full itineraryArrival to Quito´s airport, reception and transfer to the hotel in the Quito district.
Quito Colonial’s City Tour: Basilica Church, Independence Plaza, Cathedral and the Government’s Palace and La Ronda Street.
Visit to Teleferico, a 13,000 feet gazer where you could enjoy a magnificent view of the city.
Visit to the Middle of the World monument and Intiñan Museum.
Excursion at Cotopaxi National Park. Visit to the Interpretation Center and Limpiopungo lagoon. Depending on your physical condition, you will get the Glacier (5050-meter) Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant that offers typical Ecuadorian meals. Overnight in Quito.
Travel through the Avenue of the Volcanoes and pass
through the Andean small towns. Visit the Quilotoa Lagoon and explore the surroundings
Termas de Papallacta is a beautiful spa with thermal waters where you can relax and enjoy swimming pools perfectly suitable for relaxation and fun. Welcome drink to the lodge in the upper Amazon rainforest.
We will start with a canoe ride down the imposing Napo River crossing the enchanted Ecuadorian jungle. We will visit the animal rescue center “AmaZOOnico. Native Quichua families will show us their ancestral costumes like gold washing,
pottery techniques, the making of the typical drink “chicha” made of yuca, and blowpipe hunting.
You will visit a Quichua family and learn about their
millenary culture and traditions such as gold rinse on the river shoreline, traditional pottery making, and the making of the typical drink “chicha” made of yuca. You will enjoy of beautiful waterfalls in the jungle
After breakfast, we will travel to Puyo and Baños all the way we will be able to observe an incredible number of landscapes that the Ecuadorian jungle offers and several rivers and tributaries that are next to the road.
You will visit the surroundings of the town and we will take the "Route of the Waterfalls" where you will visit the different waterfalls like "El Pailon del Diablo”, a beautiful and majestic waterfall. We will also enjoy la Casa del árbol, Manto de la Novia waterfalls, and Manos de Dios viewpoint
Our trip continues to the most important Inca
Archaeological Complex in Ecuador, the Ingapirca Fortress. In the surroundings, we will see how the famous artisans make the “Panama Hats.” in Cuenca
You will observe the broken bridge, and we visit the tourist viewpoint of Turi, where we can have a panoramic view of the entire city of Cuenca. Enjoy
the history and architecture of the city on this picturesque tour! In the afternoon we will visit Gualaceo and Chordeleg, two of the most important towns near the city famous for their handicrafts made with gold and silver, and for their colonial traditions
El Cajas National Park has several small lagoons (more than 230). They are the remains of the last ice age. The lakes are connected by small rivers, whose crystal-clear waters flow into the Pacific. We will have a short walk through this protected area. We will continue the trip to Guayaquil.
You will have one of the most important routes
of the tour, we will take part in the "Ruta del Sol". You will have a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean from a high cliff. Small fishing villages can be visited during the complete tour and beautiful mostly rustic beaches. Then we continue to Puerto Lopez. Puerto Lopez is one of the iconic places in Ecuador
Visit Isla de la Plata. Known as the little Galapagos, it is the perfect destination for nature
lovers. You will see species like those of the Galapagos, such as sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and frigates, it is one of the most famous places to snorkel due to its richness and diversity of marine fauna
Flight to La Paz - Bolivia. In the afternoon visit to Tiwanaku Archaeological Complex, Ceramic Museum, Akapana Pyramid, Semi-subterranean Temple, Kalasasaya Temple next to the famous “The Gate of the Sun”.
